Meet Athlete News

Torben smiling with thumbs up wearing his snowshoeing gear
17
March

Meet Athlete Torben Schuffert

Special Olympics BC – Smithers athlete Torben Schuffert has been involved with Special Olympics BC since 2012, and recently competed with pride in...

Daniel Thomas smiling with thumps up and medals around his neck
14
March

Meet Athlete Daniel Thomas

Daniel Thomas was excited for the joy and celebration of sport at the 2023 Special Olympics BC Winter Games presented by Prospera Credit Union, which...

Athlete Bridget smiling at a curling practice
13
February

Meet 2023 SOBC Games Athletes

The 2023 Special Olympics BC Games presented by Prospera Credit Union happened from February 2 to 4 in Kamloops! Athletes with intellectual...

Close-up of Angela Klein
30
August

Meet Athlete Angela Klein

Angela Klein is a longtime Special Olympics BC – Penticton athlete with many athletic accomplishments to her credit, including two Special Olympics...

Chris Malboeuf, Special Olympics Team BC 2020 athlete
08
June

Meet Chris Malboeuf

To Chris Malboeuf, Special Olympics represents success and honour. When asked about his favourite Special Olympics experience to date, Malboeuf said...

Ryan Stewart with SOBC athletes and youth volunteers
07
June

Meet Ryan Stewart

“Being Indigenous is cool,” says Special Olympics BC – Richmond athlete Ryan Stewart. 

Stewart was first introduced to Special Olympics BC when a...

Arianna Phillips with the medals she earned at the 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games
21
June

Meet Arianna Phillips

We celebrate the inspiring achievements of the members of the Special Olympics BC family with Indigenous heritage, including accomplished Special...